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Okay, How Many Minutes Does Your Nebulizer Run When Using A Standard 3ml Plastic Vial Of Whatever Liquid Is Prescribed For You?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 31 answers

What Works Best For You For Getting Mucus Up Out Of Your Lungs?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 28 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With COPD?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 55 answers

Which COPD Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 114 answers
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Does Anyone Run Out Of Breath In The Shower & Drain Lots?

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Bahamas
A MyCOPDTeam Member

One of the most common activities that COPDers have to face. It uses a lot of energy that is like walking at a brisk pace. Chairs in the shower help a lot of people.

October 18

I Have Had COPD For 8years And I Am On Full Time Oxegen. I Have This Week Been Diagnosed With Angina . Has Anyone Else Had This Experience?

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BARBADOS
A MyCOPDTeam Member

How long did you have COPD before you had the pacemaker? Thanks

October 12

I Have Like Muscle Spasms In My Back Once In A While , Dont Know If It’s Related To Copd Or My Fibromyalgia ,, Aren’t I Lucky ..

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Orillia, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Probably from the fibromyalgia I have it to

October 12

Daughter Has Emphysema, Touch Of Asthma. Ampicillan & Prednisone Was Helping But Caught Another Bug. Given Moxiflaxin & Prednisone.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Winnipeg, MB

Dr says more AB probably won't do much. Hard to cough up stuff but when she does it is thick green stuff. Anyone have any insights?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member Great info link 👍

October 11

Shortness Of Breath And Chest Pain Are 2 Of My Worst Symptoms. What Can I Do To Lesson The Pain?

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Camrose, AB
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you for your suggestions. I fully intend to insist on getting a specialist perspective when I see my gp. Nothing he has done so far has helped very much. Have a great weekend

October 11

I'd Like To Know What Inhaler People Use The Most. My Doctor Prescribed Treligy And It Was Good, But I Can't Afford The Copay.

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Buffalo, NY
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Does the treatment have a name ?
Thank you MatinaFelicia

October 4

Zithromycin Given Me Anxiety And Panic Attacks Mental Irrational Thinking It's Getting Better Since I Stopped But I'm Scared Next Antibiotic

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Smithsburg, MD

I was on zithromycin every day for recurring lung infections now I'm scared to get antibiotics and worst off Dr's told me antibiotics don't give you those symptoms
It's all over the internet that gut flora has alot to due with mental health so now I'm rushing to get my bacteria in my gut back to not have this issue please answer if this has happened to you
Thanks

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I had several interactions when I took prednisone (not fun). I made the decision to continue taking it because my exacerbations were becoming more frequent and harder to control. It causes exactly… read more

October 3

Hello Everyone. Does Anyone Get These Awful Episodes Of "muscle Twisting" On Sides Of Rib Cage?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA

I have been diagnosed with "moderate to severe" COPD, emphysema. Still able to do most things. The Ipratropium/Albuterol nebulizer does wonders for me. I use it 3x daily. But this muscle twisting episodes that come and go are he worst symptom for me so far. is that from the corticosteroid inhaler? I used to be in Symbicort and had more episodes of this twisting pain, but since I have switched to Wixela, I do not get them anywhere near the amount I used to. But today I had an episode that was the… read more

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you, Michael. I am glad your doctor is familiar with the symptom. I have weights sitting waiting for me to actually pick up and use again. I appreciate the advice and I will use it. Thanks so… read more

October 12

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With COPD?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member
November 10

This Is Not A Question. It's A Statement. Today Is Cool {64°} Here In Chicago. The Humidity Is 94 Percent. A Very Hard Day For Breathing

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Chicago, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Home owners association. Some communities have a group of people who can tell you what a person can have and do with their home. They should be banned.

September 26
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